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Romans 9:21 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Romans 9:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 9 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?”
Romans 9:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 9:21
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?—the rhetorical question expects 'yes.' Exousian (ἐξουσίαν, 'authority/right/power') establishes God's absolute prerogative. Ek tou autou phuramatos (ἐκ τοῦ αὐτοῦ φυράματος, 'from the same lump') echoes Rebecca conceiving twins from one act—same material, different destinies. The fallen mass of humanity is one lump; God fashions some to honor (timēn, τιμήν), others to dishonor (atimian, ἀτιμίαν).The imagery derives from Jeremiah 18:1-10 where potter and clay illustrate God's sov...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 9:21
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“Yahweh”
“but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor”
“even the wicked for the day of evil.”
“and behold”
“Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.,But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:,,,,,,,,”
“willing to show his wrath”
“neither having done anything good or bad”
“he has mercy on whom he desires”
“he and his seed”
“Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure.”